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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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