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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources