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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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