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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education