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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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