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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating 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 definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources