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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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