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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources