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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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