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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)