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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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