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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education