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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources