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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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