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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources