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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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