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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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