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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources