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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education