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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education