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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources