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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources