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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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