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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources