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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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