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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources