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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources