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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education