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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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