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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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