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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education