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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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