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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education