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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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