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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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