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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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