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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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