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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education