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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)