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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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