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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources