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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)