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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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