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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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