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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education