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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)