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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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