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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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