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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources