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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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