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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education