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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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