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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education