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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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