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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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