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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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