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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education