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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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