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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources