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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources