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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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