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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education