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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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