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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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