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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education