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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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