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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses 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. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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