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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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