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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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