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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education