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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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