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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)