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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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