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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources