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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education