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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources