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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education