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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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