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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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