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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources