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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education