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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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