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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources