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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education