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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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