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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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