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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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