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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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