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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources