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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education