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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education