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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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