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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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