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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major 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