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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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