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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education