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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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