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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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