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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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