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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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