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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education