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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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