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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources