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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources