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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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