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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources