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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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