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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources