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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education