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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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