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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education