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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources