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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources