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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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