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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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