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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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