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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education