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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education