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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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