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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education