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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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