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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources