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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources