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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education