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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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