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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education