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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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