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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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