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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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