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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)