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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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