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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive 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 new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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