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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources