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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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