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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education