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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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