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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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