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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education