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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources