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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources