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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education