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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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