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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education