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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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