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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education