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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources