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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education