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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources