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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)