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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources