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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources