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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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