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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students 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 a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources