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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources