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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education