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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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