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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources