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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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