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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)