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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education