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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources