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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources