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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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