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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources