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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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