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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 (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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