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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the 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