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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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