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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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