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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education