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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education