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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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