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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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