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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different 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 organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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