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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources