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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education