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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources