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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education