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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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