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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources