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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education