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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources