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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education