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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education