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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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