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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education