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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources