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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources