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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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