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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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