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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about 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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