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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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