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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education