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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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