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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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