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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources