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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education