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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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