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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources