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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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