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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources