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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education