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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education