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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education