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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education