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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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