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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education