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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)