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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources