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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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