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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education