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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources