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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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