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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources