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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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