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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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