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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources