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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)