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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources