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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education