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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources