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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources