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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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