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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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