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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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