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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources