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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources