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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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