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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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