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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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