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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources