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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources