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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources