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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education