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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources