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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources