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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources