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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources