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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education