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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources