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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources