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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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