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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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