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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources