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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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