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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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