Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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