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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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