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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education