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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education