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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources