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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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