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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education