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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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