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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources