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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources