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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing 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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