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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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