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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources