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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources