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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important 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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