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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources