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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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