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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)