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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources