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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources