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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education