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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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