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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources