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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources