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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources