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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources