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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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