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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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