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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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