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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education