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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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