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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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