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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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