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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources