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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources