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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education