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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education