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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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