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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources