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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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