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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources