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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources