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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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