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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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