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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education