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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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