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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources