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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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