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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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