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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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