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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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