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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education