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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key 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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