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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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