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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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