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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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