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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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