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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources