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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources