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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education