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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources