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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education