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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources