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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. 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 MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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