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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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