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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education