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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education