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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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