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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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