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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education