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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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