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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources