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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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