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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education