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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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