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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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