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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education