Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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