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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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