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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)