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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education