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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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