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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources