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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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