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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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