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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources