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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources