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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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