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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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