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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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