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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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