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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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