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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education