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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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