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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education