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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources