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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources