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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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