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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources