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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources