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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education