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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. Recent 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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