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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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