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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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