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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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