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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education