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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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