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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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