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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education