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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources