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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education