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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses