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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education