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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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