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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education