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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)