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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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