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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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