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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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