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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources