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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What 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 we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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