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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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