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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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