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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources