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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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