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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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