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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are 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 several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources