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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources