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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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