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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources