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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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