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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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