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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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