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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources