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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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