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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources