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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources