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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education