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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education