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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education