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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes 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