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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources