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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources