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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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