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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education