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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education