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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources