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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources