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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources