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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education