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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources