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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education