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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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