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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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