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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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