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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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