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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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