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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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