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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education