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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources