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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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