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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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