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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources