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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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