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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education