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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources