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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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