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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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