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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources