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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources