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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources