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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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