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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources