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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources