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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates 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