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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources