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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education