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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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