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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of 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 meet this increasing demand for details 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 OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education