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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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