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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources