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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources