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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education