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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education