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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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