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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources