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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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