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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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