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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources