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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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