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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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