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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)