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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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