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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education