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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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