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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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