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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education