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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources