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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education