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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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