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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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