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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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