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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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