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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources