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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education