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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources