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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education