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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources