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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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