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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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