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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel 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 student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources