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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources