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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education