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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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