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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources