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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources