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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education