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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education