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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources