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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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