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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education