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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources