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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources