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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)