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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources