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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources