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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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