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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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