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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources