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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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