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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education