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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses