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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major 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