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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources