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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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