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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources