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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education