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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources