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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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