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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources