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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources