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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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