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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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