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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education