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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education