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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources