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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources