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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education