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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources