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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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