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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education