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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education