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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education