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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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