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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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