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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)