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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources