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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education