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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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