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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources