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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources