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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education