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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information 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 examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education