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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources