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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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