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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education